Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.
Sold for $1,290,000
$1,290,000
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
1,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,239,000 Zestimate®
$1,061/sqft
$3,716 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,239,000
$1.18M - $1.30M
$3,716/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 22, 2026 at 09:31am
Listed by:
Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 510-207-3387,
Vanguard Properties,
Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551 510-908-3370,
Vanguard Properties
Bought with:
Shannon Prokup, DRE #01865014
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125969
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Ell, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5701420134
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Details
- Builder name: Level-in
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $1,290,000+3.2%$1,061/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000+14.2%$1,028/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+6.8%$900/sqft |
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| 4/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2022 | Price change | $4,550-3.2%$4/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,700+4.4%$4/sqft |
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| 4/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Sold | $1,025,000+14.5%$843/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Pending sale | $895,000$736/sqft |
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| 7/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $895,000$736/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,691 +2.3% | $1,166,270 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,315 +1.9% | $1,143,403 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,015 +1.9% | $1,120,984 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,709 +0.3% | $1,099,005 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,659 +4.5% | $1,077,457 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,986 +1.6% | $1,066,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,750 +3% | $1,045,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,327 +129.7% | $1,025,000 +172.1% |
| 2017 | $6,237 +2% | $376,633 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,114 +0.5% | $369,249 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,085 | $363,703 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,085 | $356,580 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $354,970 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $348,011 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $341,188 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,639 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $339,444 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $332,790 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $326,266 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $319,870 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $313,599 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $307,451 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $301,817 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $295,900 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $290,099 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Kensington
- 94708
- 290 Colgate Ave